Please note that the vast majority of these pictures were taken on private land with permission. Where necessary lookout protection
was provided or a possession was taken. No matter what their status no pedestrian may enter the section of restricted clearance adjacent to Turners
Hill Bridge without specific authority and appropriate protection.

The whole area of the extension is OUT OF BOUNDS to holders of a photographic PTS. I have authority from the Bluebell Railway
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The gate that marked the southern boundary of the East Grinstead extension, looking north. A ground signal controlled northbound trains. 28.06.2009. This gate and the ground signal have since been removed.

Another view of the gate that marked the southern boundary of the East Grinstead extension, looking north. A ground signal controlled northbound trains. 18.07.2010 3101. This gate and the ground signal have since been removed.

A sign marking the start of the East Grinstead extension on 29 October 2003 was originated located on a post near Vowels Lane Bridge. Unfortunately the sign has suffered slightly from the weather and it's rather exposed position. 28.06.2009.

The remains of the former buffer stops that blocked the way to East Grinstead. Although the picture suggests that they are about to descend the embankment rather rapidly in fact they are held in position by the stumps of some large trees.... 28.06.2009.

During the construction phase southbound trains leaving the extension were presented with a sign requiring them to Stop and Await Instructions. They left the extension after obtaining permission and after the trap points were set. 28.06.2009. This area was subsequently converted to normal operation by signals.

The railway first passes over the high arch of Vowels Lane Bridge, although originally there was little to mark the bridge at track level, high up on the steep sided embankment. Fencing has subsequently been erected as shown in a previous picture. 28.06.2009.

Looking west from Vowels Lane Bridge the angle is too acute to see the road below, which negotiates a sharp left hand bend towards Kingscote Station. The warning chevron can be seen below. A private drive runs west. 28.06.2009.

Looking towards the post for the Kingscote Advance Starter, with the restricted clearance warning sign on the right. The fifteen and a quarter milepost can just be seen beyond the signal post. 18.07.2010 3110

Continuing north, this view looks north towards the site of the Kingscote Advance Starter, for which a post has already been provided. The trackbed at this point only occupies the former Up line, with the route of the former Down line fenced off. This creates VERY restricted clearance on a blind bend, making the area a particularly dangerous walking route. This area is wholly unsuitable for lineside access. 28.06.2009.

Slightly futher north, at the fifteen and a quarter milepost, and within the area of restricted clearance. The track curves right towards East Grinstead and there is a sheer drop on the left. 28.06.2009.

The reverse of the previous shot, this image looks south, back towards the signal post from the fifteen and a quarter milepost. On the left the chain link fence is too close to the line to provide a walking route, and there is a sheer drop behind the milepost. 28.06.2009.

Roughly the same view in 2010, looking north from adjacent to the bridge over Turners Hill Road. There is no view of the road whatsoever in an easterly direction, owing to thick undergrowth. 18.07.2010 3115

Looking west from the embankment, Turners Hill Road can just be glimpsed as it emerges from the bridge. It is impossible to obtain any view east owing to the fence and a thick line of trees on the embankment. 28.06.2009.

A view from the west side of Turners Hill Road Bridge, looking north, shows the steep and heavily wooded embankment on the right, with the line returning to level ground beyond the top of the hill. 26.07.2009. Anyone tempted to enter the private land over the fence is warned that you will meet an aggressive bull coming the other way! You may find that you can leap high over the fence on your return trip...!! Please keep out of this area.

The eastern arch of Turners Hill Road Bridge. 26.07.2009. Visibility on this busy main road is limited by bends and bushes and it is not a particularly safe walking route. Precautions were taken to obtain these pictures with the road temporarily clear of traffic.